P0CDE

What it means

The position sensor channel C of drive motor A reports a circuit intermittent/erratic fault. The drive motor's position, current and temperature are watched continuously; a fault here downgrades the inverter to a safe operating point or triggers torque reduction.

Is it safe to drive?

This code can put the vehicle into limp or reduced-power mode. Avoid extended driving and have the vehicle diagnosed promptly.

Most likely causes

• Connector not seated

  high

  One of the most commonly reported causes for this code — check this first.

• Noisy ground reference

  medium

  A plausible cause — test and verify before replacing parts.

• Connector with intermittent contact under vibration

  low

  Less common, but worth ruling out after the more likely causes.

Related help

• Full P0CDE diagnosis, causes & costs
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